Would-be motorcycle thieves scared off by store’s alarms

Thieves were apparently scared off by security alarms that went off during an attempt to steal two Suzuki motorcycles from the Trojan Power Sports’ complex in Monroe Wednesday night.

Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Moody said the two bikes, each valued at $8,000, were found damaged and lying on the ground outside the business at 1090 S. Telegraph Rd. about 11 p.m. Apparently, the thieves had moved the motorcycles from a service garage and then dropped them and fled when the alarms sounded.

The thieves gained entry to the building by breaking out glass in the front door to the showroom. John Carr, 37, owner of the business, said he locked the complex about 7 p.m. and returned when the alarms went off.

He estimated about $10,000 in damage to the motorcycles and about $500 in damage to a third bike that was moved in the garage to get to the other two.

Deputies want to question two suspects in the case, including a former male employee who was fired in November for stealing checks and cashing them in the area.

Deputies have learned that the employee is in the Monroe County Jail. His brother, who is also a suspect, is attending a six-month drug rehabilitation program in Toledo for drug addiction.

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